Convert my power: US to España!
October 10, 2007 8:54 AM Subscribe
I am an American on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Valencia, Spain. I left my electronic travel tools at home. Help!
Does anyone know where in Valencia I can find a US to Continental Europe power plug converter? Today I have seen tons of US to Continental Europe adapters, and lots for various other countries - but the one store we found that even carries a US to Continental Europe adapter was sold out.
All of my various chargers and cables can handle the change in voltage, I just need to be able to fit my three-prong peg into two-round holes.
Any ideas? Bonus points for anything near the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, but my inner photographer is crying so anything will do.
Does anyone know where in Valencia I can find a US to Continental Europe power plug converter? Today I have seen tons of US to Continental Europe adapters, and lots for various other countries - but the one store we found that even carries a US to Continental Europe adapter was sold out.
All of my various chargers and cables can handle the change in voltage, I just need to be able to fit my three-prong peg into two-round holes.
Any ideas? Bonus points for anything near the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, but my inner photographer is crying so anything will do.
If your hotel does not have one, go to a bigger more american hotel or one that does conventions and they will. Probably in the gift shop. No one has to know you aren't staying there. Ask the concierge for help if the gift shop doesn't have them, they probably have a stash. If they ask if you are a guest or ask for your room number say "This time I'm staying with a friend, but I've stayed here in the past"
posted by Mozzie at 9:58 AM on October 10, 2007
posted by Mozzie at 9:58 AM on October 10, 2007
Look for a yacht chandler down by the Americas Cup Port or Real Club Nautico. After this years event I'm sure it wont be a surprise request.
posted by adamvasco at 10:35 AM on October 10, 2007
posted by adamvasco at 10:35 AM on October 10, 2007
Go to any Chinese store and you can find them. Chinese stores usually are everywhere and stay open with good hours. Otherwise, stop in at a Ferreteria.
posted by JJ86 at 10:59 AM on October 10, 2007
posted by JJ86 at 10:59 AM on October 10, 2007
Best answer: There's a Carrefour near those huge white buildings/musuems in the south.
If you are super desperate, you can go to a hostel and there will be a price with which someone will part with their adapters or let you rent one. I know I would have done such a deal.
posted by sleslie at 6:31 PM on October 10, 2007
If you are super desperate, you can go to a hostel and there will be a price with which someone will part with their adapters or let you rent one. I know I would have done such a deal.
posted by sleslie at 6:31 PM on October 10, 2007
And for some crazy reason, my brain is telling me that the hostel I stayed at in Valencia, the Center-Valencia, has multi country power plugs in the rooms and common areas. Call ahead to confirm, as it's near the Plaza de la Virgen.
posted by sleslie at 6:35 PM on October 10, 2007
posted by sleslie at 6:35 PM on October 10, 2007
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posted by elpapacito at 9:35 AM on October 10, 2007